Sunrise: 28/04/1947 – Sunset: 7/7/2025
It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mzee Francis Orata Machio of Esumeyia Sub- location, Butsotso-North.
He was the son of the late Benjamin Lutomia Machio and the late Rosalia lndakwa Machio, Salome Amere, Alice Anyiti, Mary Tutu, Beatrice Naliaka and Agneta Nyarotso (alive).
Husband of Ex. MCA Hon. Florence Tsindoli Machio.
A cherished brother of the late Nashon Lutomia Machio, the late Wilbrodah Okomba Kikuvi, Christine Maloba and Mercy Machio. Step-brother of Ainea Machio, Mary Mutende, Lutta, Matsotso, Lumbasi, Samuel, Mercy among others.
Son-in-law of the late Ezekiel Chabaga and Selina Aduka Chabaga.
He was a loving father of Pauline Mideva Machio, Advocate Lilian Amere Machio & Dolly Shisia Machio, Getrude Egado Bett, Carolyne Namukwa Momanyi, Roselyne lndakwa Machio and Gaudencia Aduka Machio.
Father-in-law of Alvin Oduor, Ernest Mokua, Edward Bett, John Momanyi, Henry Wanyama and Richard Nderitu.
Cousin of the lyadi’s. He leaves behind several grandchildren.
Meetings are currently ongoing at his Esumeiya home and Blueberry Hotel, KMA Upperhill, Nairobi.
Main Fundraising will be held on 16th July 2025 at All Saints Cathedral from 4.30pm.
Mzee Orata will be laid to rest on Saturday, 19th July, 2025 at his home in Esumeyia, Butsotso North, Kakamega County.
We loved you dearly but God loved you more. In God’s hands you rest, in our hearts you live forever.